If you plan on refreshing aspects of your current home or commercial building, using suitable driveway material is crucial. Although both materials feature a mixture of stone and other substances, concrete and asphalt have different attributes when it comes to aesthetics and durability. Typically asphalt is...
If you work with concrete, you may already be aware of the challenges that come with making, curing and handling concrete test cylinders in the field. In fact, this is the most common problem in concrete construction. How can you do a proper concrete compressive...
Successful construction crews operate year-round, and Pennsylvania sees every season's extremes. You'll have to work through a frigid Pennsylvania winter sooner or later, so it's crucial to understand how the temperature affects construction processes. Will concrete set in cold weather? What temperature is too cold to...
Pros And Cons Problems that concern many construction professionals when it comes to concrete are the issues of shrinkage and cracking. Some contractors try to protect themselves from these issues by adding fibers to concrete. Should you use fiber-reinforced concrete? Here's some useful information about fiber-reinforced...
If your construction job is taking place in the summer, you may be concerned about problems in hot weather for concreting. Is it bad to pour concrete in hot weather? In general, the answer is no, but you should be aware of what to expect...
Once you've finished laying your concrete, the job isn't over. In most cases, concrete must be both cured and sealed. Learn why you need to cure concrete and why sealing concrete is important before taking the final steps. Why Is Curing Important for Concrete? First, it's crucial...
If you're mixing your own concrete, you'll need to remember that the relationship between water and cement (w/cm), is extremely important. Concrete forms when cement and aggregate meet water, initiating a chemical process that results in concrete. Adding about 23% of the cement volume in water...
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